Kurigalzu I

Kurigalzu I was a Kassite king who ruled in Babylonia around 1400–1375 BCE. He is credited with founding the fortified city and royal residence of Dur-Kurigalzu, located near Babylon. This city served as a significant center during the Kassite dynasty.123

The Kassites were an ancient people who established the second Babylonian dynasty. They settled in Mesopotamia and, despite a lack of extensive written records in their own language, became influential rulers. Their reign saw the introduction of the horse into Babylonia and the development of boundary stones, known as kudurrus, which recorded land grants. While the Kassite language is not well-preserved, their cultural impact is evident in Babylonian traditions and architecture.31